Applying Vision to Purpose in Design
Sep 08, 2015 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the September 2015 issue.
As Designers, Where Do We Find Purpose?
Sep 01, 2015 • Business PracticeNow is the time to ask ourselves: Where do we find purpose? Or specifically, how are firms going to become exemplary in a new purpose-filled economy?
Recreating L.A.
Aug 31, 2015 • RetailAcross Los Angeles, warehouses and other bland structures are being transformed into creative office spaces for technology and entertainment companies.
Think Globally, With a Focus on China
Aug 07, 2015 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the July/August 2015 issue.
Tracking Internal Metrics for Greater Firm Prosperity
Aug 07, 2015 • Business PracticeThe most important advice I can offer firms looking to either institute a new system or change an existing internal system is to start by asking which metrics, beyond typical key performance indicators, are meaningful to your firm’s success.
Designer D.B. Kim, now directing hospitality interiors for Wanda Group in Beijing, reflects on his work
Aug 05, 2015 • ProfilesEditor in Chief John Czarnecki visited Kim in Beijing and Shanghai, and interviewed him about his experience with Wanda Group.
Designing for Health: More Healing Practice Spaces in Conventional Hospitals
Jul 23, 2015 • HealthcarePerkins+Will interior designer Xie Xin discusses the benefits of including healing spaces in hospitals and treatment facilities.
Retaining the Next Generation of Leaders
Jun 24, 2015 • Business PracticeThe repetitive nature of conversations surrounding the future of the design and architecture professions can be frustrating.
The New Whitney and New Ways of Seeing
Jun 23, 2015 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the June 2015 issue.
Designing for Health: Programming Beyond Space Needs
Jun 03, 2015 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on the role of data and programming in healthcare design.
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Time to Consider What Is Important
May 27, 2015 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the May 2015 issue.
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Structuring the Stakeholder Engagement Process to Drive Better Design
May 26, 2015 • Business PracticeAs a designer, engaging with all key stakeholders on a given project may be viewed either as cumbersome and time consuming or as an opportunity to create better outcomes.
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Designing for Health: Medical Simulation Center as Theater
May 08, 2015 • HealthcarePerkins+Will design principal Amy Sickeler details the integration of theater elements into the firm's design for the Mayo Simulation Center.
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Reflecting on the Legacy of a Legend of Design
Apr 10, 2015 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the April 2015 issue.
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Implementing Data In Practice: A Profit Opportunity
Apr 03, 2015 • Business PracticeData in practice is an opportunity to increase services and provide the firm with additional revenue.
Starbucks Roastery
Apr 03, 2015 • Public Interest DesignThe coffee giant opens a caffeine-fueled, Willy Wonka-inspired roastery and tasting room in Seattle.
Designing for Health: Long-term Benefits of Resilient Design for Healthcare
Apr 02, 2015 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on the long-term benefits of sustainable design strategies, including operational savings.
Designing for Health: A Public Institution’s Commitment to Arts and the Community
Mar 05, 2015 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on the San Antonio University Health System’s connection between art and community.
The New American Medical School
Mar 05, 2015 • EducationA principal at CO Architects identifies innovations for the future of healthcare.
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Moving Beyond BIM: Why Data is Integral in the Technology Discussion
Mar 04, 2015 • Business PracticeDesign professionals often like to think that we are at the leading edge when it comes to technology.
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The Next Chapter for Public Interest Design
Mar 04, 2015 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the March 2015 issue.
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Designing for Health: Rethinking Workplace in Healthcare
Feb 06, 2015 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on rethinking workplace in healthcare.
Moving Practice Beyond Analog
Jan 30, 2015 • Design PracticeContract is pleased to introduce Evelyn M. Lee, AIA, as a regular columnist. Lee is focused on bringing influence and prosperity to architects and designers, ensuring their relevance in an ever-changing economy.
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Celebrating Two Champions of Great Design for Even Greater Business
Jan 29, 2015 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the January/February 2015 issue.
2015 Legend: David Mourning
Jan 28, 2015 • ProfilesBy defining best business practices in the commercial design profession today, the founder of IA Interior Architects is a legend.
2015 Designer of the Year: Martin Lesjak
Jan 28, 2015 • ProfilesAn architect and his firm of Austrian design innovators craft beautiful interiors and products.
Architecture for Humanity Board Issues Statement
Jan 22, 2015 • IndustryThe board of directors of Architecture for Humanity issued a pubic statement six days after news broke that the organization has ended its operation.
Architecture for Humanity Closes
Jan 16, 2015 • IndustryNonprofit organization Architecture for Humanity has ended its operation and all employees were laid off January 1.
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Designing for Health: Challenges and Opportunities in Psychiatric Healthcare Design
Jan 05, 2015 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on the many challenges and opportunities within psychiatric healthcare design.
Making the Most of a Design Education
Dec 08, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the December 2014 issue.
The Supporting Actor of Interiors
Dec 08, 2014 • Design PracticeAmuneal creates installations that enhance interior architecture.
Obtaining the Best Insurance Coverage Will Benefit Your Firm
Dec 05, 2014 • Business PracticeMost interior design and architectural businesses have some financial and administrative components that the firm’s leadership does not properly focus on.
Designing for Health: The Changing Interior Design Profession
Dec 01, 2014 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on the current changes in the interior design profession.
Understanding the Agreement With Your Client
Nov 05, 2014 • Design PracticeYour firm has won the project, and now it is time to get an agreement in place to begin your services.
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An Expanded Editorial Advisory Board to Address the Industry's Future
Nov 05, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the November 2014 issue.
Designing for Health: Healthy Environments —Strategies for Avoiding Flame Retardants in the Built Environment
Oct 31, 2014 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on the controversy surrounding flame retardants and how to protect occupants' health.
Nurturing Staff to Enrich a Healthy Firm
Oct 09, 2014 • Design PracticeSound financial and business development strategies and tactics are necessary to help a firm run more efficiently, effectively, and profitably.
The Need for a Responsible Press and Interior Design Profession
Oct 08, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the October 2014 issue.
Designing for Health: Beyond Compliance at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Sep 23, 2014 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will outline a design approach to meet the needs of those with disabilities beyond the minimum requirements.
Developing a Fee Strategy Focused on Quality
Sep 15, 2014 • Design PracticeAll too often, I hear from architecture and design firms that they have taken a project for significantly less than what they anticipate their services and associated costs to be.
Being in the Moment, Armed with Data
Sep 11, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the September 2014 issue.
Coworking: A Workplace Paradigm Shift
Aug 22, 2014 • Design PracticeCoworking is a growing trend throughout the U.S., and it is impacting the way we work
Profiles in Courage at the AIA Convention
Aug 12, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the July/August 2014 issue.
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Negotiate Services, Compensation, and Agreement to Win
Aug 05, 2014 • Business PracticeFocus on the practical and legal aspects when undertaking a project.
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Designing for Health: Population Health through the Client's Eyes
Aug 04, 2014 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on population health and keeping up with the pace of health care systems.
Designing for Health: A Time to Play; a Time to Heal
Jul 11, 2014 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on designing for children’s health care needs.
A Steward of History
Jun 19, 2014 • ProfilesMark Wagner, the project architect for the National September 11 Memorial Museum, spent months on site at Ground Zero, saving more than 1,000 artifacts.
A New Economy with a Sense of Purpose
Jun 18, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the June 2014 issue.
2014 Inspirations Awards Winners
Jun 08, 2014 • NewsWinners of the 2014 Inspirations Awards announced.
Financial Management for Firms: Accounting, Billing, and Budgeting
Jun 04, 2014 • Business PracticeThe most effective program is one that serves both accounting and project management functions.
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Finding a Place for Freelancers
Jun 01, 2014 • Design PracticeA design leader from Woods Bagot examines the changing role of contingent workers, and how designers can facilitate their integration
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Designing for Health: Post-traumatic Understanding
May 29, 2014 • HealthcareThe healthcare experts at Perkins+Will discuss designing for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Celebrating Anniversaries and Looking Forward
May 17, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the May 2014 issue.
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Designing for Health: The Brand Experience
May 09, 2014 • HealthcareThe experts at Perkins+Will discuss the power of branding in healthcare design.
Strategic Planning for the Design Firm
May 06, 2014 • Business PracticeMany interiors and architectural firms operate without the guidance of a long-term business or strategic plan.
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In the Spotlight: Julia Monk on Design in China
Apr 10, 2014 • Design PracticeJulia Monk, AIA, IIDA, is a senior principal and director of HOK's hospitality interiors practice.
Nurturing the Next Generation
Apr 10, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the April 2014 issue.
Making Recruiting a Continual Firm Project
Apr 04, 2014 • Business PracticeFirm leaders should always be looking to strengthen staff by recruiting the best and brightest—not waiting until there is a specific need to hire.
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Designing for Health: Outpatient Trends and Hospitable Destinations of Choice in Urban Centers
Apr 01, 2014 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on the latest outpatient trends and multi-specialty practices.
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Reflections on Designing the World's Largest University for Women in Saudi Arabia
Mar 09, 2014 • Design PracticePat Bosch of Perkins+Will shares reflections on her team's work on the Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University.
Designing for Health: Contemporary Simulation Design Objectives
Mar 05, 2014 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
Good Project Management Techniques for Interiors Practices
Mar 04, 2014 • Business PracticeThis month, I describe several specific techniques for good project management and, therefore, more successful projects.
Smells Like Teen Spirit, or Unpaid Internships
Mar 04, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from March 2014 issue.
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The Wilson Foundation Supports Children in Need in South Africa and Beyond
Jan 31, 2014 • Public Interest Design2014 Legend award winner Trisha Wilson established The Wilson Foundation to address the needs of South Africa's disadvantaged and underserved children.
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Designing for Health: Trends in Dental Clinics
Jan 30, 2014 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
Honoring Women in Architecture and Design
Jan 28, 2014 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the January/February 2014 issue.
2014 Designer of the Year: Krista Ninivaggi
Jan 25, 2014 • Interiors Awards2014 Designer of the Year: Krista Ninivaggi
Choosing a Focus in Interiors Project Management
Jan 15, 2014 • Business PracticePassion is what drives most of us to pursue a career in design.
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Designing for Health: Small Space, Big Message
Jan 02, 2014 • HealthcareChildren's Medical Center Dallas uses a small renovation to effect cultural change.
David Adjaye discusses The Washington Collection he designed for Knoll
Dec 02, 2013 • ProfilesAdjaye is known for his architecture of poetic forms.
Advice on Ownership Transition Strategies
Dec 02, 2013 • Design PracticeStrategies for effective ownership transition, including selling the company's stock, selling the firm or merging with another company, and establishing an ESOP.
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How Sustainable is Your Interior?
Dec 02, 2013 • Design PracticeAn expert deciphers the latest in sustainable product and material evaluation and certification
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Considering Life Cycle, with Rigor
Dec 02, 2013 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the December 2013 issue.
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Designing for Health: Creating familiar spaces through material selection
Nov 25, 2013 • HealthcareHealthcare experts at Perkins+Will report on designing familiar spaces through specific material selections.
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Bricks Over Clicks
Nov 25, 2013 • Design PracticeEnhancing the In-Person Shopping Experience by Design
Designing for Brand and Beauty
Nov 20, 2013 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the November 2013 issue.
Implementing an Ownership Transition: I Built a Firm—So How Do I Get Out?
Nov 05, 2013 • Business PracticeMany design professionals believe that creating their own firm would be the pinnacle of their career. Their dream is to advance their design skills and have control over their own professional destiny.
The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Healthcare Design
Oct 29, 2013 • HealthcareExperts affiliated with The Center for Health Design describe strategies and interventions for improved outcomes through design.
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Designing for Health: Caring for the Community
Oct 29, 2013 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
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Book review: Sustainable Healthcare Architecture, Second Edition
Oct 28, 2013 • HealthcareAn Expert Reviews the Revised Edition of the Primary Guide to the Sustainable Design of Healthcare Facilities
Are Beautiful Hospital Interiors a Primary Reason for Rising Healthcare Costs?
Oct 10, 2013 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the October 2013 issue.
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In the Spotlight: Jessica Helgerson
Oct 10, 2013 • ProfilesFounder of the Portland, Oregon-based eponymous practice, Jessica Helgerson has more than fifteen years experience designing residential and commercial interiors.
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Designing for Health: Bridging the Gap: Design, Research, and Education
Oct 04, 2013 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
Winning Work at the Interview: It's All About Chemistry—Part II
Oct 01, 2013 • Design PracticeRichard N. Pollack, FAIA, FIIDA, writes a regular column for Contract on business practices in design and professional development.
Looking Ahead with Cautious Optimism or Confident Enthusiasm
Sep 21, 2013 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the September 2013 issue.
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Lighting Lessons from an Artist
Sep 19, 2013 • Design PracticeJames Turrell's Guggenheim exhibition plays with perceptions
Winning Work at the Interview: It's All About Chemistry
Sep 12, 2013 • Design PracticeRichard N. Pollack, FAIA, FIIDA, writes a regular column for Contract on business practices in design and professional development.
Architecture for Humanity Co-founders to Step Down
Sep 06, 2013 • NewsCameron Sinclair and Kate Stohr have launched a fund to raise at least $1.5 million to support the organization's future growth.
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Designing for Health: Adaptive Reuse, Renovation and Sustainability
Aug 27, 2013 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
Tips on Developing Winning Proposals
Aug 08, 2013 • Design PracticeRichard N. Pollack, FAIA, FIIDA, writes a regular column for Contract magazine on business practices in design and professional development.
2013 Inspirations Awards Winners
Aug 07, 2013 • Public Interest DesignThe awards celebrate socially responsible commercial interior design in two categories: built projects and practice-based initiatives.
Being Present to See the Future
Aug 01, 2013 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the July/August 2013 issue.
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Designing for Health: Considering Occupant Comfort in Workplace Lighting
Jul 31, 2013 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
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Trailblazing Project Delivery
Jun 30, 2013 • Business PracticeBlumenfeld shares her experiences working on a series of smaller interior design projects at Perkins+Will using Integrated Project Delivery.
Ingenuity Across the Board
Jun 29, 2013 • From the EditorEditor in Chief John Czarnecki's editorial from the June 2013 issue.
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Designing for Health: A Spectrum of Opportunities at Camp For Autistic Youth
Jun 28, 2013 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
Designing for Health: Hospitals and Communities Connect Through Gardening
Jun 07, 2013 • Healthcare"Designing for Health" is a monthly, web-exclusive series from the healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.
Making the Decision to Respond to an RFP
Jun 04, 2013 • Business PracticeWinning a great project begins with writing an amazing proposal. In this issue, and continuing in the July/August issue, I will address the steps in the proposal process and how you can win more than your fair share of projects.